Infections

Nine-year-old boy in serious condition after infection caused by brain-eating amoeba

The boy was hospitalized with swelling in his brain and was subsequently sedated and ventilated in intensive care at Rambam Hospital. 

Naegleria fowleri
 A health worker burns food waste of Ebola patients at an Ebola treatment center (ETC) in Katwa, near Butembo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, October 5, 2019

Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says

Medical teams in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 2026

Health Ministry prepares Israel’s hospitals in event of Ebola case amid Central Africa outbreak

A poster displaying Ebola emergency contact numbers is pinned to a tent at the Busunga border crossing between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bundibugyo, on May 18, 2026.

Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven


Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition

Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections

This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.

 The spherical black objects are pathogenic bacteria, and the green dot within them represents a control hub containing multiple RNA molecules originated from virulence genes and a high concentration of CsrA that “decides” whether or not to express these genes.

Woman nearly loses eyesight after inflammatory disease caused by tattoo

She was found to be suffering from a severe eye inflammation, the first manifestation of sarcoidosis, a rare multisystem inflammatory disease.

 A tattoo studio; illustrative.

X-ray, CT scans reveal: Vikings battled some serious headaches, ear infections

Beyond battle deaths that may have led them to Valhalla, Vikings endured serious diseases, including osteoarthritis and dental problems, causing relentless pain.

 CT scans reveal: The Vikings battled some serious headaches.

New Report: Health Officials Confirm decline in Northern China’s HMPV Cases

In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting speculation about a new wave of respiratory diseases.

 Shanghai, China, 2021.

October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions

FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.

 October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions.

AI vs. Superbugs: Researchers develop AI tool to to battle antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines.

 AMR occurs when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines. Illustration.

Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli

So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.

 The E. coli bacteria. Blood destruction and kidney damage

Every second, someone is getting herpes. That's 42 million people a year

Nearly 850 million people worldwide carry herpes viruses, study reveals.

 Every second, someone is getting herpes.

Cranberries against urinary tract infections?

Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections, but they have many other benefits. Everything you need to know about this fruit.

 Cranberries